Our Take
One of the most decorated products in the Mielle range — an InStyle Best Beauty Buy award winner in 2022 and a gateway product for many new to the brand. This protein-free leave-in detangles Type 4 coily hair (3c–4c) with minimal mechanical stress, locks in moisture effectively, and provides genuine frizz protection through the day. The combination of babassu oil and citrus extracts delivers hydration that lasts without the buildup that heavier butters or oils cause. Apply section by section on wet hair before styling. If you're new to Mielle and have Type 4 hair, this is the sensible starting point before investing in the rest of the range.
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Our assessment — not the brand's claim
Curl Pattern
Porosity
Free From
Ingredients at a Glance
Water
Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.
BTMS
BTMS — a mild conditioning emulsifier from rapeseed oil. One of the most popular ingredien…
Cetyl Alcohol
A classic fatty alcohol (C16) that conditions, softens, and adds body to formulas. One of …
Butylene Glycol
Lightweight humectant and solvent.
Hexapeptide-11
A synthetic hexapeptide that mimics the scalp's natural signalling pathway. Used to suppor…
Free From
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How to Use
Apply generously to clean, damp hair in sections after washing. Distribute from roots to ends. Do not rinse. Style immediately while the hair is still wet.
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Details
- Type
- Leave-In Conditioner
- Line
- Pomegranate & Honey
- Price tier
- mid
- Routine step
- Leave-In
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